New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

State Bank of Indiana

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021

1. State Bank of Indiana Marker

Inscription. Second state bank was established in 1834 by General Assembly with ten branch banks; one of the most successful banks at the time in U.S. This Greek Revival Style structure, built 1837, housed New Albany branch, serving Floyd, Harrison, Washington, Crawford, and Clark counties until expiration of the bank charter in 1857.

Erected 1996 by Indiana Historical Bureau; and Develop New Albany, Inc. (Marker Number 22.1996.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 38° 17.057′ N, 85° 49.247′ W. Marker is in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (Indiana Route 111) and Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Marker is mounted along the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 East Main Street, New Albany IN 47150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Albany's First Bank Building (a few steps from this marker); A Gateway to Freedom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Town Clock Church

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(about 300 feet away); Windsor Hotel (about 400 feet away); Horseshoe Foundation Gazebo (about 400 feet away); New Albany Downtown Historic District (about 500 feet away); Founding of New Albany (about 700 feet away); Scribner House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.

Regarding State Bank of Indiana. Contributing property, New Albany Downtown Historic District, NRHP #99001074. From NRHP Nomination Form: This outstanding building is three and a half stories, of local sandstone and brick. It is painted, with a gable roof, decorative pediment in the front gable end, a classical frieze, and a front, two-story porch with fluted, massive, columns. Local sources indicate that the brick addition at the rear of the home to the north is the former privy for the Bank.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021

2. State Bank of Indiana Marker

(looking north from Main Street/Bank Street intersection • bank building in background)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021

3. State Bank of Indiana Marker

(looking west along East Main Street)

State Bank of Indiana (<i>west elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021

4. State Bank of Indiana (west elevation)

State Bank of Indiana (<i>south/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021

5. State Bank of Indiana (south/front elevation)

(marker visible near left edge)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 28, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.